Co-opted Governor - Grangefield School

School: Grangefield School (Primary) Address: Voxwell Lane, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Title: Co-opted Governor – Grangefield School Grade: Voluntary Allowances: (Not applicable) Hours: Part Time (0 hours) Contract: Various Closing Date: 30/06/2025 Interview Date: TBA Start Date: A.S.A.P. Are you passionate about making a difference in children\’s lives? Do you have skills you’d like to use to support a thriving local primary school? Grangefield Primary School, located in Bishops Cleeve, is looking for a Co-opted Governor to join our committed and friendly Governing Board. We are a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong focus on providing a caring and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Why become a Governor at Grangefield? As a co-opted governor, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of the school, support and challenge the leadership team, and ensure that resources are used effectively to give every child the best possible education. You don’t need to have prior experience in education — we’re especially keen to hear from people with skills in: *Health and Safety *IT and data protection *Community engagement What’s involved? – Attending full governing board meetings (6 per year) and joining a committee (6 meetings per year). – Visiting the school occasionally to understand day-to-day life and progress – Receiving training and support to develop your governance skills – Bringing an outside perspective to school leadership What you’ll gain: *A rewarding way to give back to your community *Opportunities to develop leadership and strategic thinking skills *Insight into how schools are managed and how education works behind the scenes This is a voluntary role, but the impact you’ll make is significant — for the pupils, staff, and the wider Grangefield community. If you’re interested or would like to find out more, please contact clerk@grangefield.gloucs.sch.uk or call the school office (01242 671003) to speak to Gemma Kydd (Headteacher). Grangefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please click on the website link to the right of this advert – click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr